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Alia Bhatt's 6 Movies That Challenged Social Taboos 

Alia Bhatt turns 31 today (March 15, 2024). She is among the most successful actors in Indian cinema. She has showcased her versatility with her brave choices in terms of character portrayals.

Here's a look at some of the best works of Alia on groundbreaking themes and genres.

Highway

Highway is one of the most unique and emotional stories from Imtiaz Ali. The film features the relationship between a rebellious abducted privileged girl from Delhi and her kidnapper. With her character in the film, Alia Bhatt conveys childhood trauma and pain.

Udta Punjab

Highway is one of the most unique and emotional stories from Imtiaz Ali. The film features the relationship between a rebellious abducted privileged girl from Delhi and her kidnapper. With her character in the film, Alia Bhatt conveys childhood trauma and pain.

Dear Zindagi

Gauri Shinde's Dear Zindagi features Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan in one frame. The movie delves into mental health issues and inter-personal relationships.

Raazi

Co-written by Meghna Gulzar and Bhavani Iyer, Raazi is based on Harinder Sikka's novel Calling Sehmat. Alia essays the role of Sehmat Syed, a Delhi University student who ends up becoming an R&AW agent.

Gangubai Kathiawadi

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi featuring Alia Bhatt is one of the best movies to watch. It is set in the era of the 1950s-60s and shows the plight of sex workers in the most aesthetically poignant way. Alia's soulful depiction relates to the audience a story of human plight and courage.

Darlings

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi featuring Alia Bhatt is one of the best movies to watch. It is set in the era of the 1950s-60s and shows the plight of sex workers in the most aesthetically poignant way. Alia's soulful depiction relates to the audience a story of human plight and courage.